不知从何起，思维导图开始在国内兴起。我也记不起自己是从何时起开始关注思维导图，只是感觉最近在微信上经常能看到别人宣传思维导图，并开微课讲解如何画思维导图。
虽然看过一些关于介绍思维导图的文章，也看过一些别人画的，但是自己对思维导图的概念是很模糊的，但因为听过关于其的很多益处，于是打算找机构学习一下。
可是没想到，还没来得及参加培训，就在华盛顿的toastmaster峰会上见到了Tony Buzan本人，他可是mind mapping的创始人哦！
而且Tony对我的印象深刻，有次聚餐时没见我，还特意惦记我去哪里了，让我倍感荣幸。借着这股热情，加上大连的课程正好推迟了一周，于是立马在回国的第二天，就赶来大连参加两天的认证培训。（我可是在机场等待了20个多小时，飞了20个小时，经坦帕-华盛顿-伊斯坦布尔折腾回的北京哦，勇气和热情可嘉吧：）
而且这次培训也倍感幸运，因为有连瑞庭教授（ThinkBuzan英国官方注册高级导师）和刘艳老师（中国大陆第一位女thinkbuzan思维导图注册讲师）亲自授课哦！好了，说了这么多，给大家简单分享下正统的思维导图到底是什么样的吧！（为了防止翻译不准确，请大家中英文参照阅读）
1，What is Mind Map？
A Mind Map is a powerful graphic technique which provides a universal key to unlock the potential of the brain. It harnesses the full range of cortical skills – word, image, number, logic, rhythm, colour and spatial awareness – in a single, uniquely powerful manner. In so doing, it gives you the freedom to roam the infinite expanses of your brain. The Mind Map can be applied to every aspect of life where improved learning and clearer thinking will enhance human performance.
思维导图（mind map），是表达发散性思维的有效的图形思维工具 ，它简单却又极其有效，是一种革命性的思维工具。思维导图运用图文并重的技巧，把各级主题的关系用相互隶属与相关的层级图表现出来，把主题关键词与图像、颜色等建立记忆链接。思维导图充分运用左右脑的机能，利用记忆、阅读、思维的规律，协助人们在科学与艺术、逻辑与想象之间平衡发展，从而开启人类大脑的无限潜能。
Tony Buzan is the world-renowned inventor of Mind Mapping and expert on the brain, memory, speed reading, creativity and innovation. He has been named as one of the world’s top 5 speakers by Forbes magazine.
Through over 40 years of research into the workings of the brain, Tony Buzan is dedicating his life to developing and refining techniques to help individuals think better and more creatively, and reach their full potential. He has awakened the brains of millions worldwide.
Described as “one of the most influential leaders in the field of thinking creatively”, Tony’s techniques have been ingrained into the ThinkBuzan Licensed Instructor courses, which he utilises to build a network of highly specialised experts inMind Mapping,memoryandspeed reading. The ThinkBuzan Licensed Instructor courses bring practical skills to delegates all over the world including individuals from FTSE multinational corporations, leading global universities and Government departments.
东尼·博赞（Tony Buzan），他因创建了“思维导图”而以大脑先生闻名国际，成为了英国头脑基金会的总裁，身兼国际奥运教练与运动员的顾问、也担任英国奥运划船队及西洋棋队的顾问；又被遴选为国际心理学家委员会的会员，是“心智文化概念”的创作人，也是“世界记忆冠军协会”的创办人，发起心智奥运组织，致力于帮助有学习障碍者，同时也拥有全世界最高创造力IQ的头衔。
2，Why?
Tony是希望充分发挥大家的左右脑和学习潜力，让更多的人受益；
而自己的学习心得是，思维导图是一门有效的工具，能够帮助自己把已有的知识进行梳理，分类和整理；也能加快学习新知识的速度和效率。
今天连教授带着我们复习时，更是给我们分享了他学习思维导图的原因--学习效果事半功倍！并道出了思维导图的真谛：提高自己的联想力和想象力，而且适用面特别广！
3, How?
那具体怎么画思维导图呢？请结合下图看7步骤画思维导图的英文版：）
7 Steps to Making a Mind Map
1, Start in the CENTRE of a blank page turned sideways.Why? Because starting in the centre gives your Brain freedom to spread out in all directions and to express itself more freely and naturally.
2, Use an IMAGE or PICTURE for your central idea.Why? Because an image is worth a thousand words and helps you use your Imagination. A central image is more interesting, keeps you focussed, helps you concentrate, and gives your Brain more of a buzz!
3, Use COLOURS throughout.Why? Because colours are as exciting to your Brain as are images. Colour adds extra vibrancy and life to your Mind Map, adds tremendous energy to your Creative Thinking, and is fun!
4, CONNECT your MAIN BRANCHES to the central image and connect your second- and third-level branches to the first and second levels, etc.Why? Because your Brain works by association. It likes to link two (or three, or four) things together. If you connect the branches, you will understand and remember a lot more easily.
5, Make your branches CURVED rather than straight-lined.Why? Because having nothing but straight lines is boring to your Brain.
6, Use ONE KEY WORD PER LINE.Why Because single key words give your Mind Map more power and flexibility.
7, Use IMAGES throughout.Why Because each image, like the central image, is also worth a thousand words. So if you have only 10 images in your Mind Map, it’s already the equal of 10,000 words of notes!
在整个学习的过程中，我们要时不时画思维导图做笔记，或者小组协作做思维导图，大家可以欣赏一下我画的：）
培训快结束时，连教授还特意给我们分享了学习的几大阶段，受益匪浅！
1，无无--无意识无能力
当我们第一次听到一个从来没听过的概念以前，我们处在无意识和无能力的状态；
2，有无--有意识无能力
当我们第一次听到一个从来没听过的概念时，我们处在有意识和无能力的状态；
3，有有--有意识有能力
当我们开始学习时，就是有意识和有能力的状态；
4，无有--无意识有能力
通过不断的练习，我们可以达到无意识有能力的状态，例如不知不觉用思维导图做笔记的时候。而10000个小时理论也适用这里，因为只有不断练习，累计至1万个小时后，我们才能达到专家级别；如果不练习的话，就会回到有意识无能力的阶段；
5，有有--有意识有能力
再经过特定的培训，我们又再次回到有意识有能力的状态，而且意识更大更强！
所以，通过此次培训，我只是初步入门思维导图了，只有不断练习，我才能加深对思维导图的认识和运用。希望自己不辜负老师给我发的证书：）
等练习了一段时间后，我再找机会见Buzan，希望他会以我为傲，至少他现在是很鼓励我：）
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